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Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club Inc

EIN 04-2103923 · Fall River, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, CARING, AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 37%
Employees
135
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$139,265, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 26 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. GENERAL SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE 1,549 SCHOOL AGE MEMBERS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUPPORTING OUR KEY OUTCOME AREAS: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDED SCIENCE CLUB, LEGO ROBOTICS, 3D PRINTING, UPS ROAD CODE, RED CROSS BABYSITTING, HEALTHY HABITS, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, BASKETBALL SKILLS, TORCH CLUB AND KEYSTONE CLUB. THE FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES DINNER AND AFTER-SCHOOL SNACKS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND LUNCH DURING THE SUMMER. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 3PM TO 8PM, OCTOBER THROUGH MAY.
  2. $886,154 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LICENSED SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE PROGRAM PROVIDING A SAFE, CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN OUTSIDE THE HOME AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS SUPPLEMENTING CAREGIVERS AND SCHOOL EFFORTS TO MEET CHILDREN'S INTELLECTUAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES FROM 2:30-5:30 PM DAILY, PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FROM SCHOOL, A HEALTHY SNACK, AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES. DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS AND FULL DAY SCHOOL CLOSURES THE PROGRAM OPERATES FROM 7:30AM-5:30PM. DURING 2024, 171 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM WITH AN AVERAGE OF 75 CHILDREN PER DAY.
  3. $793,389 spent. CAMP WELCH - 165-ACRE SUMMER CAMP FACILITY PROVIDING YOUTH WITH THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO A WHOLESOME, OUTDOOR OASIS. CAMP WELCH WAS PROVIDED FOR 8 WEEKS. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH HEALTHY MEALS, SWIM LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS IN ARTS, STEM, AND SPROUTS INTRO TO GARDENING. DURING THE SUMMER, 422 DIFFERENT CAMPERS ATTENDED FOR AN AVERAGE OF 309 CAMPERS PER WEEK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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